Indianapolis Police Probe Into Vulgar Postcards Displayed Downtown
Chief of Police Robert Metzger orders city attorney to review laws on indecent postcards after finding vulgar images in shop windows and behind counters. Prosecutor Hooton investigates decency statutes as arrests and prosecutions of immoral postcard dealers are anticipated. displays extend across S Illinois, Circle, Market, Pennsylvania and E Washington streets.
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Indiatapolis
Indianapolis
Anthony Comatock
New York
Robert Metzger
Metzger
Frederick E. Matson
Witl
Postfice
Elliott R. Hooton
the Sun
S. Illibis St
Circle
Market-st
Pennsylvania-st
Washington-st. S
Chief Metzger
Sur
France
Mr. Flynn
Local Jottings Snapshot of Indianapolis City Life
Busy city notes capture street repairs near the Denison hotel and public works actions. Mentions Roosevelt's arrival for the Lawton monument unveiling, police, prosecutors, and community events including recitals, lectures, and church conventions.
Nine Individuals Fined in Pure Food Court Violations
H E Bernard of the State Pure Food Commission helped secure fines for nine violators of the state pure food law in police court. Defendants charged with selling adulterated lard include Charles Moore, Fred Jans, C Zobbe, Jacobi and Maas, Lafayette Jackson, Emma Schneider, Charles Cook, and John Senner. Each faced a $1 fine plus costs, with Schneider Cook and Bernard appealing. Drugstore owner J R Ergabright was fined $10 and costs for selling adulterated drugs.
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H. E. Bernard
State Pure Food Commission
Charles Moore
S. Delaware St
Fred Jans
S. Meridian-st
C. Zobbe
Jacobi & Maas
S. Delaware-st
Lafayette Jackson
E. Washington-st
Emma _ Schneider
Charles Cook
John Senner
Miss. Schneider
Cook
Bener
J.R. Ergabright
Oxford St
Flaherty Granted Saloon License by County Board
County commissioners issued a saloon license on Wednesday to Francis J. Flaherty for a Corner New York and Blackford streets location. A remonstrance was raised but voters found no proof he was unfit to operate the establishment.
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Francis J. Flaherty
New York and
Blackford Sts
Flaherty
Receiver Named For Indiana Mutual Life Insurance Case
Judge Vinson Carter in Marion County appoints Robert A. Brown as receiver for the Indiana Mutual Life Insurance Co after a suit by Attorney General Bingham. Two factions urged either Auditor Billheimer or Charles Ludlow. Carter selected Brown to wind up affairs amid claims the company issued illegal policies and exceeded its powers. The filing cites deceptive pro yata contracts and improper cash payouts to living policyholders, with 192 policies in force in 1907 and payrolls including $5,382.50 in commissions.
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Robert A. Brown
Supreme and Appellate Courts of
Indiana
Vinson Carter
Marion Superior Court
Indiana Mutual Life Insurance Company
Brown
Bingham
John C. Biliheimer
Judge Carter
Fillheimer
Charles Ludiow
Indianapolis
Indiana Mutual Life Company
Indiana Mutual
Old
Wayne Mutual Life Insurance Association
Wayne Company
Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance Association
Old Wayne
Nolan's Bond Reduced After Indignation Meeting
John Nolan the speaker at a West Street indignation gathering had his bond cut from 1000 to 100 for interfering with an officer after surrendering to the court. Police say Nolan was near Becker's saloon when officers went to the scene. Nolan's case is set for June 24 with a jury.
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Newton McGuire
John Nolan
S. West St
Julie Thomas C. Whallon
Nolan
Richard Nolaun
Merrill
Smith
Becker
Illinoissi
Whallon
Alexander Smith
United States Weather Forecast Summary
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Sunrise at 4 24 a.m, noon, sunset in the evening. Forecast notes unclear due to damaged text.
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United States
Business World Growing Better Says Secretary Root at Yale
Secretary Root told a Yale lecture that the business world and financiers show rising morality. He said old rail practices are being condemned, prosecutions under the anti rebate law indicate growing justice, and corporate managers now exhibit higher probity than ever before.
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Scripps-McRee Prees
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Root
Woman May Know Dead Girl's Name in Indianapolis Killing
Mrs. Sarah Lewis, mother of Charles Lewis who shot and killed Anna Easton in a resort then killed himself, believes she may know the victim’s identity. She will not name the woman until proof, visits the morgue, reviews her son’s letters and trunk, and contacts the suspected family. The Easton funeral was held, and Lewis remains unconscious with slim hopes for recovery.
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Sarah Lewis
Charles Lewis
Anna Easton
W. Maryland St
Drier, Meyer & Co
Easton
Lewis
Louisville
Brook Station
Pinkey Eckert
Eaton
Capt
Bray
City Hospital
Erection of New Grand Lodge Building Dominates Prospective Budget
The IOOF grand lodge considers a 14 story, up to 540000 cost building on Washington and Pennsylvan ia streets with 1400 delegates present. Reports show large gains, extensive relief expenditures, and delayed officer elections as plans and invitations unfold for meetings at the Grand and Claypool hotels.
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TI. C. O. F. Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Washington and Pennsyl
Jacob Joel
Statehouse Baseball Victory Reported In Brief
The Statehouse team defeated M T H in a Tuesday game by a stated score. They will play Amenage eras Lite at Riverside No 4 after noon, leaving the Statehouse a 2 o'clock departure. Lineup includes Kelley Sipe McAdama Condrey Roby Hester Pritchard Goodnow Fitzpatrick OHorriw Be
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Tequy
Judge Leathers to Rule Next Friday on Insurance Union Case
The court has concluded all evidence in the petition by Central Union Life Insurance for dissolution and its proposed merger with Indiana National Life Insurance. Judge Leathers of the superior court is preparing his decision and is expected to announce findings Friday morning.
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Central Union Life Insurance Company
Indiana National Life Insurance Company
Leathers
Superior Court
Mrs Adams Star Witness for the Haywood Defense
Boise May 22 Mrs Steve Adams a key figure in the Haywood case has been summoned by both sides as a witness. Her husband once tied to a murder conspiracy and later jailed may testify here. Adams aided Mrs Haywood during the trial and remains a focal witness.
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Adams
Haywood
Boise
Steve Adams
Wallace
Idaho
Women Undertakers Address Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Mrs William L White of Greensburg delivered a leading address at the Claypool hotel session titled On Slender Threads Hang Everlasting Things She recounted her experiences as a female undertaker and funeral director and noted she was among the first women in Colorado and Indiana to enter the trade The association reported receipts of 1250 8 and expenditures of 1094 38 with 156 15 on hand It lists 200 members and 41 applications The year saw several deaths among members and national president D B Quigian of Chicago spoke about the Norfolk Va convention with sessions scheduled through Thursday and officer elections to follow
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Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge I. C. O. F
Tomlinson Hall
Howard Lodge No. 7
Rockville
Quincy Lodge No
Elwood
Decatur Lodge No
Greensburg
Edwin
Conway
Pinkerton
W. R. Humphreys
Ilinois
J. 3. Merrill
Illinois
J. A. Lucas
I. O. O. F. Orphans’ Home
Lincoln
Ill
Claude Buckley
Johns. Gaunt
Kentucky
Fred A. Rogers
Michigan
Grand Hotel
Claypool Hotel
Indiana Funeral Directors’ Association
Claypool
William L. White
White
Colorado
Indiana
Flanner & Buchanan
Indianapolis
Association
Charles R. Keller
Een
W.W. H. Smith
Carl H. C. Weise
D.'B. Quigian
Chicago
National Pres
Norfolk
Four Coal Passers Buried After Naomi Fire
In Grand Haven Michigan on May 22 E Jackson of London J Hordon C Miner and Richard Nesberg of Muskegon coal passers aboard the steamer Naomi burned to death in the hold when the vessel burned in mid lake. President E G Crosby arrived to inspect the wreck and the Naomi will be rebuilt immediately.
Testify Against Standard Oil Press Association Hearings
The interstate commerce commission reopened its hearing into railroad rate reasonableness for oil shipments from Chicago to St Paul and Omaha. Frank E. Fretter of National Refining testified that Standard Oil used pipelines and steamships from Whiting Indiana to Duluth and lake ports at low cost, pressuring rail rates higher for its partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Petrolemen Association
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Canada
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Frank E. Fretter
National Refining Company of
Cleveland
Standard Oil
Whiting
Ind
Duluth
National Refining Company
Governor Hanly Plans Return From Seashore Visit
Governor Hanly will arrive home Thursday and has improved in health during his seashore stay. He will resume official duties, make numerous appointments, and deliver the address at the Roosevelt Lawton monument unveiling on May 30.
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Roosevelt
Lawton
President Roosevelt
Lawton Monument
Louisville election voided by court of appeals
The Kentucky court of appeals ruled the November 1905 Louisville Jefferson County election not free and equal, invalidating results and removing 52 officials. Gov Beckham to appoint mayor, city judge, prosecutor, aldermen, and county officers to serve until November next.
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Frankfort
Louisville
Jefferson County
Court of Appeals
Gev. Beckham
Board of Council
Board of P “Tt Safety
Hughes Bill Passes Senate Utilities Measure
Governor Hughes' pet measure the utilities bill was approved by the New York Senate in the afternoon session after previously passing the House. The landmark legislation governs utility regulation and is a key part of his agenda.
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Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Senate
Vacancy Ad Quote From Local Free Columns
A fragment notes use of free columns for placing a rental vacancy advertisement for three days, with a suggested charge. The snippet implies a small city notice space and a request to utilize unused ad columns for listing a vacant property.
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Blaine Miller
Board of Public Works
N. Pennsylvania St
Denison Hotel
Squires
Crane
Corrigan
Sergt. Corrigan
Sergt. Crane
Edgar Kiser
Col. Sheets
Irvington
Mary L. Boyd
Meridian Street M. E. Church
Charles Benedict
Deadoness Hospital
Indiana Medical College
the Sisters of ‘Charity
South Calvary Baptist Church
F. O. Ballard
Jevver
M. M. Bachelder
Compton Lodge
K. and &. of
Insurance Company
Herron Art Institute
Carte Diem Club
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Capital Council
Y. M. IL
E. Northst
Elmer E. Ellsworth
New Hall
Michigan St
Henry D. Pierce
The
Propylaeum
May Wright Sewall
Edward F. Hodges
Harriet E. Allen
T. O. Barbour
Illinois-st
Harry Whitney
Battery A
Fred Baker
Bloomington
Harley Baker
Guy Rutherford
Pure Food Law
Wulschner’sa
Mutual CO
Ance Concern
Carter
Billheimer and Ludlow
Peewee
Reseneseedanse
Vania Sts
Cated
Steun
J. W. Littard
Oregon
State
Landon
Mrs. White
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Grand Haven
Mich
Scrippa-McRae Press
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Hanly
Gov
Kentucky Court OF
Ficers
Scrippe-McHae Press Association
Ecrati
Lad
Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Edward Lowenthal
Edward Young
Coney Island
Lowenthal
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
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